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A message from Ekrem İmamoğlu: “Democracy will prevail”
In a letter to accept the City Heroes award at the Eurocities Awards 2026, Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, states that the honour is a powerful message of solidarity with the people of Istanbul and everyone defending democracy in Turkiye and across Europe.
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Ekrem İmamoğlu, Mayor of Istanbul, Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026
This year’s winners showed exceptional dedication to driving lasting urban improvements, strengthening local democracy and building fairer, greener and more resilient cities for everyone.
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Buying zero-emission buses: procurement that reshapes operations and infrastructure
European cities are moving from pilots to full deployment of zero-emission buses. Lessons from Utrecht, Rome and London show how planning, procurement and governance shape the transition, highlighting both the opportunities and complexities of electrifying public transport at scale.
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Why public procurement matters now: how cities are shaping markets and delivering change
From Oslo to Madrid, cities are using public procurement to drive climate action, innovation and social goals. But legal uncertainty and limited capacity still hold them back across Europe.
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Women in Politics: The struggle and triumph for equality
In a landscape traditionally dominated by men, women are increasingly making their voices heard in political arenas across Europe.
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Cluj-Napoca – Getting ready for Eurocities Annual Conference 2024
Ahead of the Eurocities Annual Conference 2024 Eurocities took time out with Emil Boc, Mayor of Cluj-Napoca, host of the conference, to dive into some of the latest innovative projects currently underway in the city.
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Dortmund joins European cities with a commitment to migrant integration
Dortmund, a city with a long immigration history, recognises the vital role migrants play in shaping its identity and contributing to its prosperity. In an interview with Eurocities, Thomas Westphal, Mayor of Dortmund, walked us through the municipality’s journey towards integration.
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Bridging the digital divide: a call for European unity
Christine Bost, President of Bordeaux Métropole, calls for digital inclusion to be at the top of the European agenda, recognising the major role that cities play in fighting the digital divide.
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Eurocities Awards 2024: Talent, sustainable food and mobilising voters
This year's Eurocities awards showcase cities innovative approaches to tackling significant global challenges. Ahead of the awards ceremony on 30 May, discover the nine finalists.
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New EU rules to stop illegal short-term rentals are a welcome change
Last week, the European Parliament passed a regulation concerning the sharing and collection of data for Short-Term accommodation Rental services (STR). The regulation is a promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals, serving the interests of both the public and visitors.
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Urban Pioneers: Vienna’s Integration Officer
In the latest interview in our series, we meet Birgit Wachter-Wallner, Vienna's Integration Officer, who is working on innovative strategies to support the integration of migrants and minority groups in the city.
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“Cities are key implementers of the European Pillar of Social Rights”
Katarina Ivanković-Knežević, Director of Social Rights and Inclusion at the European Commission, speaks with Eurocities about the European Pillar of Social Rights and cities’ role in implementing its principles.
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Urban Pioneers: Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte
Meet Kristiaan Borret, Brussels' Bouwmeester Maitre Architecte and discover how 'soft power' and innovative design governance are transforming urban landscapes in this edition of Urban Pioneers.
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A new agenda for the EU in the urban century
Ahead of next year's European elections, Burkhard Jung, President of Eurocities and Mayor of Leipzig, explains why cities are uniquely positioned to shape a sustainable and prosperous future for Europe.
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